Whiskey and the Divided States of America
Whiskey and the Divided States of America Do you live in a Bourbon state or a Scotch state? The US isn’t just divided along political lines – there is a definite split between malt and Bourbon drinkers. Source: https://www.wine-searcher.com/ By Don Kavanagh 10-Nov-2019 Politics and whiskey rarely mix well, but there is a new schism emerging […]
‘Bring your own’ bottle concept projected to become the UK norm
‘Bring your own’ bottle concept projected to become the UK norm Source: https://harpers.co.uk/ By Lisa Riley 07 November, 2019 The concept of buying wine and beer in refillable bottles (BYO) could soon become the norm in the UK, according to Waitrose The retailer made the prediction on the back of the “phenomenal results” of its […]
NJ: 5 Changes Coming to NJ’s DWI Laws in 2020
NJ: 5 Changes Coming to NJ’s DWI Laws in 2020 WPG Talk Radio By Eddie Davis November 6, 2019 New Jersey has changes planned for how it handles drunk driving convictions beginning in January 2020, shifting the focus from drivers license suspensions to ignition interlock devices. Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation in August that will revise penalties for drunk driving […]
Brain imaging shows links between self control and alcohol dependence
Brain imaging shows links between self control and alcohol dependence News Medical and Life Sciences Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) November 5, 2019 Excessive and harmful drinking is a key feature of an alcohol use disorder. The causes of substance use disorders are complex, but deficiences in certain aspects of self-control have been implicated. A […]
Study highlights impact of prenatal exposure to alcohol and informs prevention efforts
Study highlights impact of prenatal exposure to alcohol and informs prevention efforts News Medical and Life Sciences Reviewed by Kate Anderton, B.Sc. (Editor) November 5, 2019 Drinking in pregnancy can harm a developing baby. The term fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) describes the range of effects that can be caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. Children […]
A Classic Case Of Unintended Consequences
A Classic Case Of Unintended Consequences Total Food Service By Fred G. Sampson November 6, 2019 We sometimes forget an issue that once received front-page coverage, and later wonder what its impact was as well as its present status. This column is an attempt to do that. It has been years since Candace Lightner, founder […]
NM: New Mexico’s Last Dry Countries Vote to Allow Alcohol Sales Two of New Mexico’s last dry countries have voted to allow the sale of alcohol. U.S. News By Associated Press, Wire Service Content November 6, 2019 PORTALES, N.M. (AP) — Two of New Mexico’s last dry countries have voted to allow the sale of alcohol. Unofficial results show residents in Roosevelt and Curry counties approved measures to allow the sale, service and consumption of alcohol in its unincorporated areas. Only residents in Roosevelt’s Portales and Curry’s Clovis — two of the region’s largest cities — could legally buy alcohol until Tuesday’s vote. Results show 53.5% of Roosevelt residents voted to approve the alcohol measure while Curry voters approved that county’s proposal by 63%. Supporters of the measures said the counties were missing out on sponsorships from alcohol companies.
NM: New Mexico’s Last Dry Countries Vote to Allow Alcohol Sales Two of New Mexico’s last dry countries have voted to allow the sale of alcohol. U.S. News By Associated Press, Wire Service Content November 6, 2019 PORTALES, N.M. (AP) — Two of New Mexico‘s last dry countries have voted to allow the sale of alcohol. Unofficial results show […]
Does it Violate Public Policy to Terminate a Drunk Employee? “Absolut”-ly Not
Does it Violate Public Policy to Terminate a Drunk Employee? “Absolut”-ly Not JDSupra By Robert Nobile, Jacob Oslick, Seyfarth Shaw LLP November 7, 2019 Seyfarth Synopsis: Does Pennsylvania’s public policy preclude a nuclear power plant from terminating an employee for being drunk on the job? “No,” the United States District Court for the Middle District of […]
Peeling back identification
Peeling back identification Laws preventing defacing valid identification during alcohol sales remain unclear, leading to damages and confiscations Elon News Network By Maria Ramirez Uribe November 6, 2019 Senior Sophia Giuffre went to Circle K to purchase a case of White Claws and a water bottle when an employee behind the counter began peeling the edges […]
Boozy Britons are drinking 108 bottles of wine a year – far more than the rest of the western world
Boozy Britons are drinking 108 bottles of wine a year – far more than the rest of the western world Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ Laura Donnelly, health editor 7 NOVEMBER 2019 The average Briton is now drinking 108 bottles of wine a year – far more than in the rest of the Western world, a major report shows. […]